Emergencies

The CARES program will be accessed through a 911 call center offering resources to people who need assistance beyond help from a police officer.

Cary's 911 Communications Center can now communicate with people via text message.Supervisor Doug Workman said this option is available for people who can…

The Dare County Sheriff's Office is encouraging visitors to the Outer Banks to know exactly where they are in case of an emergency. Cell phones sometimes…

As more alternative fuel vehicles take to the roadways, North Carolina is working to prepare first responders how to react when they're part of an…

There's a new app for Iphone and Android that could help North Carolinians in this week's winter weather. It's called ReadyNC.This app does not replace…

If you use a cell phone to call 9-1-1 from your home or office, there's a good chance the dispatch center will receive inaccurate coordinates to your…

EMS officials in an eastern North Carolina county will have to expand their services as another rural hospital shuts down. The Vidant Pungo Hospital in…

In 1985, Madhu Beriwal was conducting hurricane research for the state of Louisiana. She charted possible directions and outcomes that different storm…

In 1985, Madhu Beriwal was conducting hurricane research for the state of Louisiana. She charted possible directions and outcomes that different storm…

A new survey will gather information about coastal residents' attitudes and behaviors regarding hurricane evacuations. For the next month, local and state…